Computers are great inventions. You can pay bills, keep current on world events and find long-lost friends all while sitting in the comfort of your own home...and if you believe the hype, you can find true love via computer dating.
There are success stories. I know of two couples who ended up at the altar after meeting on-line. I know of several couples in long-term relationships who got their start with a "wink" (if you don't know what I'm referring to - you are not single!) But these success stories are rare.
Radiolab had a story about a recently divorced professor who thought he would try computer dating. Soon he was conversing with an attractive woman. The woman was intelligent and interesting, but the wise professor sensed something was not quite right. His lady-love never responded to specific concerns. So, Mr. Prof decided to do some investigating. He sent a message that contained key words and was other-wise filled with gibberish. Sure enough, the attractive match responded in her usual way. Mr. Professor's match was actually a "chat bot" based in Russia. Mr. Prof thought he was conversing with a single woman, when in reality, she was neither single, nor a woman! Just think, if this learned man could be fooled by Ms. Robot, how easily can we single women be fooled! The message here...Be Careful! All dating sites have safety guidelines...Read them and Heed them!!!
Other guidelines of computer dating...
Post a recent picture. You don't have to post your driver's license picture but don't post a picture 10 years old and 20 pounds ago. Guys, wear a shirt! You would be amazed at how many middle-aged men think we woman want to see a bare-chested guy at the lake with a Bud in his hand. Also, personal preference here, ...no motorcycles. I know some woman love guys with Harleys but that's not me...a guy with a "real" bicycle gets my attention.
When writing your profile paragraph, tell me something I really want to know. Skip the " I enjoy long walks on the beach" and " I really like to snuggle on rainy afternoon" stories. Tell me about your typical day. What do you do in your spare time? Tell me about your kids.
And...guys...make sure you are really a guy and make double-sure you are really single!
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